The Board
Our Board Members contribute sound governance and strategic advice, guiding OC Connections to deliver on its brand promise.
Tom Baxter – Chair
Tom Baxter is a successful senior executive with Board, CEO and Divisional Head experience across the not-for-profit disability, payments, postal and health insurance sectors.
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Emma Liepa – Deputy Chair
With experience working across private, public and government sectors, and with particular expertise in healthcare and research environments, Emma Liepa is an accomplished leader who has centred her career working in organisations and on initiatives that positively impact society. Continue reading “Emma Liepa – Deputy Chair”
Tony McAvaney – Treasurer
Tony has contributed as a non-executive director at OC Connections for the past 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and guidance in general governance and more specifically in regards to Business Management. Continue reading “Tony McAvaney – Treasurer”
Alan Bergman
Alan brings more than 50 years’ experience in the automotive sector as well as broad experience in finance, human resources, occupational health and safety, IT, recruitment and training. As a parent of an intellectually disabled supported adult who attends OC Connections, Alan also brings a personal perspective to the Board. Continue reading “Alan Bergman”
Sara Brentnall
Sara is an allied health professional with significant experience across health and human services sectors. She currently works at Austin Health in a senior management role, managing a large community-based program. Continue reading “Sara Brentnall”
Kaitlyn Gulle
Kaitlyn Gulle is a Partner at Lander & Rogers with particular expertise in all areas of workplace relations. Kaitlyn has extensive experience advising and representing clients in the non-profit and for-cause sector. Continue reading “Kaitlyn Gulle”
Michael Dillon
Michael joins the board of OC Connections as a highly experienced Executive Manager with expertise in strategic planning, finance, property management and development, information technology, procurement and fleet management. He is a qualified accountant with a strong understanding of the key drivers and challenges affecting a values-based community services (not-for-profit) organisation.
